Brief
Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by up to $200
All Galaxy S26 variants now cost $100 more, with the top‑end Ultra 1TB model climbing to $1,999.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Samsung has lifted the retail price of its Galaxy S26 smartphones, Gizmodo reported on October 1. The base 256 GB S26 now costs $999, $100 higher than a week ago, and every configuration sees the same $100 increase.
What happened
The price list on Samsung’s web store shows the following as of the article’s date: S26 (512 GB) $1,199; S26+ (256 GB) $1,199; S26+ (512 GB) $1,399; S26 Ultra (256 GB) $1,399; S26 Ultra (512 GB) $1,599; S26 Ultra (1 TB) $1,999. The Ultra 1 TB model’s price rose $200, making it the most expensive S26 variant.
What was said
Gizmodo noted Samsung originally justified a $100 increase over the previous S25 launch by citing higher RAM costs. The outlet also compared the move to recent Apple price hikes on iPhone 18 models and other gadgets.
How it came about
The price hikes follow Samsung’s earlier statement that rising component costs, especially RAM, forced higher launch prices for the S26 line. The article mentions that the Galaxy S26 FE remains at $699, offering a lower‑cost alternative.
Key facts
- Samsung increased the price of all Galaxy S26 models by $100, with the Ultra 1TB version up $200. (gizmodo.com)
- The new price for the Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB is $1,999. (gizmodo.com)
- Samsung cited rising RAM costs as the reason for the price increase. (gizmodo.com)
Sources
- [1] gizmodo.com — originally reported as “Samsung’s Jacking Up Galaxy S26 Prices, Because of Course It Is”
